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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Fruit Tree Peddlers.--An exchange has
these timely remarks upon this subject: 1.-The
season has arrived when the farmer may expect to
be assailed by the fruit tree peddler, who will
carry with him collection of plates, illustrating,
in very attractive way, the fruit of the trees he
processes to sell. With regard to the cherry, 1T is
probable he will have in his pocket small bottle
of the fruit greatly swollen by the liquid in which
they are preserved. They look we'll in such bot
tie and one is tempted to order tree or two, but
nothing is known as to the quality of the fruit A
bunch of grapes is especially captivating as PIC
ture and SO it is with the apple and pear but woe
to the person that puts faith in the belief that from
any order he may give he will be supplied with
the fruit trees grapes cherries, etc. he may order.
These orders are not delivered by the perambula-
ting agent, but come either by mail, as may be the
case with grapes and strawberries, or by express
to the nearest town or railroad station. And II
YOU shall receive what You have ordered, or II the
things come to hand in good condition, you VIII
be lucky indeed We don't pretend to say that
agents representing first-caSs nurseries VIII I'M
pose upon you or that the order will not be 1altn-
fully filled, but the contrary. What we do say is
that YOU must be sure that he is the agent OF the
firm he processes to be employed BY HIS certin-
cate of identity should be clear beyond the shadow
of suspicion, or you may find that after patiently
waiting for half dozen years or more you nave
been spending your money and giving your LABOR
for lot of worthless trash with which you can do
nothing else than dig them out and burn. be
sure. therefore, that you obtain your trees and
vines and plants from a perfectly reliable party
whose interest is to furnish you only with such al
will be true to name and among the pest OF the
seyeral kinds"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
11b,ta Hall 9Th nistrict.-Mrs. Maria I

White Hall, 7th District.-Mrs Maria Bos-
ley, whose death was reported in last weeks UNION
was buried from Monkton M. Z. Church on Thurs
day. The remains were taken to Fosters old
burying- ground for interment. Rev. j. ii. M.
Lemon conducted the funeral services. The floral
tributes were profuse and handsome From the
sons pillow of rest with the word "Mother" in
immortelles from the daughters a sickle and
sheaf of wheat handsomely mounted on easels.-
She leaves four sons and three daughtes-Mrs.
Slicer Upton, of Monkton; Mrs. Jennie Miles, OF
Baltimore, and Mrs. Richard Price, of My Lady's
Manor. She was sister of Messrs. Thomas and
A. J. Elliott.
Miss R. Bell Hcisse, sister of Rev. j. Fred.
Heisse, spent the Easter holidays with her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cuddy. She is at
tending school at Dickinson Seminary, Carlisle
Miss Clara Norris and Miss Ella Pearce, who sc
to school at Lutherville also spent Easter at their
homes.
Miss Laura P. Norris is visiting her sister, Mrs
Lawson Kay, on Pinkney Place, Baltimore.
Mrs. James Wilson visited her mother, Mrs
Norris, this week, the first time she has been out
since Christmas. Her many friends will be glad
to know that she has recovered. Much credit is
due her physician, DR.. Alex. Mitchell.
We are in sympathy with our neighbor, Mr.
Thomas Elliott, Jr., who has been notified to stop
the sale of his milk because he will not sell on the
Sabbath We commend him for his noble sacrifice
and hope ere his time expires he may find much
better man than the one to whom he now ships
and we have no doubt he will Some of the milk
men say if it was absolutely necessary to sent
milk on Sunday they would send theirs on tina
day gratis. KoRYER HATCH.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
Prohibition Campaign In Michigan.
PHILADELPHIA Times.

The Prohibition campaign in Michigan has
been failure, and chiefly by the unyielding and
impracticable policy Of its leaders. Because the
Republican party did not shrink itself into Sec
ondary Prohibition party, the Prohibitionslsts
nominated a straight ticket, and fercely assailed
the party that gave them three-fourths OF their
vote. The result was that Republican partisans
were aienated from the Prohibition cause and it
was beaten.
The cities polled immense majOrities against
Prohibition. Detroit gave $500 majority ;
Grand Rapids, 5000; Bay City, LOO; Port
Huron, 1000, and SO on Throughout the smaller
cities. The rural districts generally gave MAORI
ties for Prohibition, but even the many country
majorities cannot overcome the thousands given
against in the cities.
Michigan furnishes an instructive lesson on the
Prohibition battle. Prohibition was once adopted
by constitutional amendment; but after trial, IL
was voted out of the Constitution by 5000 majority
some dozen years ago. Since then there has been
continued skirmishing on the subject, but square
battle was not reached until this year, and in a
face-to face fight, with an immense vote polled,
Prohibition has been beaten by from 5000 to w.
600. Now let the middle, practical ground OF
high license be tried with wise restraints, and
there will be more done for the cause of sobrlety
than can be done otherwise for some years to come
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
The Subject of neutrality-suspicious.

The Subject of Sanitation-Complime
to DR.. Piper.-The Sun of Thursday had a
leading editorial on the subject of sanitation in
the Belt, in which it said: "The interest taken by
DIR. Jackson Piper, president of the State Board
of Health, in the sanitary condition OF the Belt
district of Baltimore county, as shown in his ap-
plication to the Board of County Commissioners
urging attention to the subject is another proof of
his zeal with respect to q matter that has become
of paramount Importance. DR.. Piper has already
been indefatigable in his efforts to abate the nui
sances that affected the salubrity of TowsOntown,
and to substitute for its contaminated wells and
springs supply of pure water 1t is due to him
that an artesian we'll company has been organized
and the money subscribed for sinking the well
and building a reservoir of a sufficient capacity to
furnish an adequate supply of good water to the
inhabitants of that bright and pretty little town.
It is naturally, from its situation, one OF the
healthiest of the smaller towns in Maryland, and
has only been subject to zymotic diseases through
the carelessness of some of the people and their
apparent ignorance of the principles of hygiene.
Now that the work of sanitation is being prosecu-
ted in Towsontown and arrangements made for q
supply of pure water, DIR. Piper has turned his at
tention to the necessities of the Belt As native
of Baltimore county, distinguished physician
and santarian, he knows what those necessities
are. His first act is to appear before the County
Commissioners and urge them to comply with the
law requiring them, has been done in other
counties, to organize as local board of health
and to appoint, at a reasonable salary, sanitary
officer for the county, who, besides his ordinary
duties, should have control and supervision of the
garbage force of the Belt. From the reply of the
Beard there is reason to believe that they will act
on both suggestions, and they will be the stronger
in so doing as, when organized as the local board
of health, they will have the power to abate nui-
sances without the trouble, delay and possible ex
pense of an application to the court"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Fertilize the Lawn.-Mr. Joseph Harris, OF
Rochester recommends nitrate of soda for the lawn
and SAYS that where lawn is uneven, an easy
method of mending it is to spread on some good
fine soil and make it smooth and level. Ii the
soil is not over an inch deep, the old grass VIII
come through. But to make sure, some fresh lawn
grass seed may be sown, say at the rate OF pint
to square rod If the weather is wet, the grass
seed will need no covering. But in dry weather,
it would be better to rake in the seed. Nitrate OF
soda, sown early in the spring, or at any time dur
ing rainy weather, will be found the best OF all
fertilizers for lawn. Sow broadcast at the rate
of three or four pounds to the square rod. In
making a new lawn, avoid the common error OF
working the soil while it is wet. Wait till the soil
is dry enough to break up fine under the rake.
Then sow your lawn grass seed broadcast at the
rate of not less than one pint to the square rod.
IF the land is poor, manure it in any way most
convenient. And in addition we would recon
mend three or four pounds of nitrate of soda to
the square rod, sown broadcast. The nitrate can
usually be sown to best advantage early in the
spring; but it can be sown at any time during
wet weather, or Immediately after the rain ceases:
Nitrate of soda is as soluble salt or sugar, and
damp soil will dissolve it, You will see the Ell
feet in two or three days. He also speaks very
atteringly of the excellence of nitrate OF soda as
fertilizer in other directions. He says he has had
wonderful results from the use of nitrate OF soda
| on plants, flowers, early vegetables and small
fruits He has used it freely for several years al
two and three-quarters to three and one-hat cents
DER pound by the ton, and one year at four cents
per pound, and found it highly profitable.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Perry Hall, 18th District.-The people Of
this neighborhood are considerably excited over
the large run of herring ut the head of Bird river
Crowds assemble there daily and may be seen
dipping up the fish by the hundred. The run is
greater this year than for long time and the
people are embracing the opportunity to capture
a good supply.
Mr.. Joseph Baker has purchased 40 acres of
land from Mr.. Norburg, upon which he will erect
q dwelling for his own use.
Rev. W. II. Heyde, preacher in charge of this
circuit, will conduct service at Camp Chapel on
Sunday morning next at 1870 o'clock. Prayer
meeting at 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Albert Miller is making extensive pre-
parations for canning this season. He has large
farm and his factory will be run principally upon
stuff raised on it.
Messrs. Albert Weis & Bro, cigar manufac-
turers, have located near Upper Falls and are
building up good business.
Mr.. VIM. Dentry, Jr, has his steam saw-mill in
operation at Perry Hall and is turning out all
kinds of building lumber, fencing stuff, &C., lie
is an active and reliable business man.
The weekly meetings of our literary society
continue to attract large audiences, the room not
being large enough to accommodate all comforta-
bly,. The discussions and other exercises excite
much interest. j. N. s., JR.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
Ralessed on Habeas Corpus.-On M

Released on HabeaS Corpus.-On Monday
last States Attorney Burke received letter from
the British Consul at Baltimore, stating that in
formation had been given him that a man claim
ing to be British subject was confined in Jail at
Towsontown, and asking that the case be investi-
gated. The matter was placed in the hands of
William Fitzhugh Wharton, Esq, who sued out a
writ of habeas corpus, requiring the sheriff to pro-
duce Edward Baker, an Englishman, and also an
other man named Joseph Read, before the court.
The former testified that he was formerly coach
man in England, and had been in this country
only few months; that he was travelling from
Philadelphia to Baltimore in search of work, and
on arriving here found it necessary to apply at the
the Jail for nights lodging, about March 3Oth or
3Ist. and was admitted. The next morning he
was brought out into an ante room of the building
before some one they called squire, who, after
asking him some questions, sent him back to his
cell. Sheriff Miller testified that he knew nothing
of the matter. Further investigation disclosed
the fact that Baker had been sentenced to the
House of Correction, upon the testimony OF the
night Waterman of the Jail, for two months as a
tramp by Justice Brooks, of Woodbury.; also thai
| the proceedings did not show las required by ac
| of Assembly,, that he had been offered and mao
refused jury trial. He was discharged by order
| of the court, together with his companion, Read
| who had given similar testimony, and who nae
been committed to the House of Correction for thu
same period and under similar circumstances by
| the same SQUIRE Baker had by some means man
aged to communicate with the British consul
| which resulted in the investigation and discharge
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
Property Transfers in BALTIC. County.

Property transfers in BALTIC. county,
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, etc., re-
ceived for record in the Office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
c. II. Russell q wife to A. G. Shanahan.
S. T. Williams to E. j. Bond.
J. T. Gibson & wife to O. j. Evans.
A. M. c. Whiteford, &c, to Gottlieb Haul.
S. H. Tagart & wife to James Mather, &c.
G. r. Willis, trus., to Martin Homberg.
John Stif1er wife to VIM. F. Stiffler, 2.
Henrietta Wilhelm to Isabella Ryan.
Adolph Storck, &C., to Christian Wolf.
J. II. Schone, trus., to John Knight.
John Knight & wife to Henry Dammyer.
F. W. Trimble to Anne W. Howard.
Z. A. Berger, ct al to NJ. G.. Sauerwein.
M. Il. Maund, admx., to M. G.. Sauerwein.
Geo. Melking & wife to VIM. N. Stocksdale
G. W. Shaw, trus., to B. g. 0. r. R. Co.
Max Myers, &C., to Dr. Caleb Winslow.
Md. School for the Blind to L. z. Condor.
VIM. II. Bayless to L. 2. Condor.
Jacob Gerwig to Isabella Turner.
f. A. Chilcoat & wife to Isabella Turner.
Thomas Belt & wife to Lewis S. Hobbs.
Daniel Vondersmith, &C., to S. W. Baseman.
T. II. Gist to G. M. Stewart.
Levi z. Condor & wife to Jacob Gerwig.
SURRENDER.
II. J. Tyson to Peabody Heights Co.
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGES.
A. D. Clemens, Jr., to James R. Birckhead.
A. D. Clemens, Jr., to Mary A. Ballard.
A. d. Clemens, Jr., to Lennox Birckhead, admir-
A. G. Clemens, Jr., to Fredk. Harrison.
christian zwect Co snfy Sen wife, 81 HOO
Jos. v. Winemiller wife to T. Leib, exec, 800
L. Linck, &c., to 18th German A. B. A., $3.50.
M. A. Bateman, &C., to Waverly B. A., 50, 600.
R. Brockmeyer to Bernhard Brockmeyer, $4,000
II. J. Truman to Loyola P. B. A., $4,000.
II. J. Truman to Loyoa P. B. A., 50 500.
VIM. N. Stocksdale & wife to Geo. Melking, 81 400
James Mather & wife to S. II. Tagart, $500.
j. NJ. Schwartz & wife to 18th G. A. B. A, 1921
Jacob Gerwig to Isabella Turner, $4,000.
Chas. Bergman to j. T. Quicker, $500.
r. E. Edeson, &C., to e. N. Rich, $500.
J. Ii. Smith to Germantown P. B. A., $500.
RELEASES.
Homo B. A. to Christian Zweck.
Chas. e. Corkran to Simon Hughes.
Edward to Jos. Nuth wife.
J. W. Hartman to Edward Kelly & wife.
Sycamore P. .. A. to Martin Homberg.
Waverly B. A. to Mary A. Bateman.
C. A. Bockmeycr to Richard Brockmeyer.
Reisterstown B. A. to Chas Flory.
c. e. Bristor, &C., to John T. Elsroad.
S. G. Miller to John II. Diven.
Franklin P. B. A. to Jos. Ritter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Bosley Valley, 9th District.-Just as old
Winter was drawing his welcoming, expiring
breath, Summer jumped into the lap of Spring
and tried to usurp her, and as the season thus
commended, Easter ushered ina glorious beauti-
full Easter.
Easter is considered in Bosley's Sunday School
missionary Day." The banner heretofore vi
brating between the ladies' Bible class, taught by
Mr.. Dosh, and the infant class, taught by Mrs.
J. G.. Bosey, to the great surprise of all, took a
stand at Miss Ella Bvsleys, that class having
presented exactly one-half of the amount raised.
While myriads all over the enlightened world
wendell their way to some sanctuary, quite large
gathering was found at Bosley's M. e. Church.
The Rev. Mr.. Zimmerman, student of Dickinson
College and guest of Willie Pearce, son of Mr..
Thos. Pearce, conducted the services and preached
to large and an attentive audience. At s o'clock
p. m. he again occupied the pulpit, and took for
his theme "The new name," giving pathetic illus
trations, and making eloquent appeals to his
hearers. All were delighted with the days SER
vices and with the youthful divine, who bids fair
to be worthy of his high calling. Good music
was rendered by the choir, Mrs. L. NJ Bacon
presiding at the organ.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather,
Mrs. farley received by a large assembly at
school 8, district s, on April LIST. While a few
preferred the old time exhibition of dialogues,
&c., great many expressed their delight with
the various characters presented Ihey regarded
Mrs. farley with wonderful admiration, and her
description of her "Wax fggers' was charming
show was not gotten up from money point Of
view, but simply to defray expenses and crafty
the children who most earnestly petitioned for it
and worked hard for its success and seem to de-
light in such diversions. Each former pupil of
the school, together with the present pupils hav-
ing little sisters or brothers at home. received
complimentary ticket Each pupil disposing OF
five tickets received to present to patron or
friend. The school-room is well furnished with
eight handsome outline maps, globe, cabinet
organ, curtains, &C., and is in no direct need OF
the proceeds of an entertainment.
Measles and scarlet fever have found their way
into our midst and have thinned the attendancein
our schools, but as yet they are not epidemic.
FAYE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Obituary. Eliza B. Rogers, sister OF
Mr. Charles B. Rogers, Assistant Examiner OF
daughter of the late Nathan and Eunice Rogers,
died at Lystra the family homestead in Green
Spring Valley, on Monday last. Miss Rogers
had been confined to her room for many years.
but bore her sufferings patiently. The intermen'
was made in the family lot at Greenmount Gene,
terry, on Wednesday. Mr.. J. H. Kraft, undertaken
of Pikesville, had charge of the funeral arrange
mems.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
D,sturbinr Religious Worship. Tho con

Disturbing Religious Worshlp.-Inec oH,
gregation of Rev. Alfred A. Gibson's colored
Baptist Church, on Ivy Mill lane, near the Hillen
road was greatly annoyed last Sunday, and the
services broken up, by the conduct of three coored
men named Thos. Matthews, Charles Williams
and Robert Garrett, who engaged in riot near
the church. On Monday the pastor swore out
warrants against the three men and they had
hearing before Justice Willis, of Waverly, VINO
fined each one 81 and costs, and Matthews was
fined $40 additional for disturbing religious
worship.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

M@~We have noticed the model of the Jones'
Arm Lock Bed Spring, and think it an improve
ment on old styles Being made in sections it is
convenient to handle, and has no place for bugs
to secrete. The price is reasonable-$4.OO. W. l..
Antes, general agent, is located for few days
only at Mr.. Parett's carriage factory. All wish
ing better beds are invited to call and see these
springs and the machine that makes them, which
some enterprising man should secure and with it
a good paying business.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

/ Church Of1cers.-On Easter Monday the
following gentlemen were elected officers OF Irni-
ty P. E. Church, Towsontown, for the ensuing
year: Vestrymen-Wm. S. Keech, DR.. q; M, bos, !,
ley, Fred. Won Kapff, John Ridgely, OF H., Ua VI
Fowler. Chas. II. Mann, Sr., H. 9. Turnbuil, Jr.'
and DR.. Jackson Piper; Senior Warden and Reg
lister. William S. Keech Junior Warden, Fred
Won Kapff; Treasurer, DR.. ]. Piper.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

GOLD WATCHES FREE TO ALL!-We have the
prettiest lot of Cards and Scrap pictures OF any
house in America. Our solid Gold and rolled
Gold Jewery is the very best. To introduce our
goods in every house in the country at once, we
make this liberal offer The person telling us the
longest verse in the Bible before June 10, will re-
ceive lady's Solid Gold hunting case, stem wind
ing watch, worth $50. If more than one correct
answer is received, the second will receive gen.
tleman's hunting case and stem winding Gold
watch worth $50; the third Solid Silver watch
worth S25 the fourth Gold finished watch each
one of the next ten an open face Nickel watch.
Every person competing must send Poets. silver (oT
stampsl, wrapped carefully, for which we shall
send you pack of samples of our lovely cards, a
large sheet of embossed scrap pictures, prices and
Agents terms, 32-page book of over $50 illus
trations and plain gold ring made from lSk'
rolled gold plate. We warrant every one Tor hve
wears. Name this paper and write at once to W.
c. Griswod & Co., Room 9, P. 0. Building, Gen.
Textbook, Conn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Emich-Passano.- pretty wedding was
solemnized at the NJ. E. Church South, Reisters-
town, on Wednesday, at II o'clock. The bride
was Miss Lottie Crawford Passano, daughter OF
Mr.. Joseph Passano, and Mr.. H. Holiday Emich,
son of Mr.. Henry F. Emich, was the groom. The
officiating ministers were Rows. John Anderson
and e. Richardson. The groomsman was Mr..
Mirvin Adams William E. Crawford and Luther
Emich were the ushers. The happy couple at
once started on their wedding trip which will in
clude Washington, Philadelphia and New York
A great variety of useful and handsome presents
were received.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
BALTIMORE.
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Maya Soy.
OHERIFF,S LICENSE NOTICE.
Notice to Merchants, Traders and
Others.

A LII persons and bodies corporate or polite, in
IA Baltimore county, who shall be exer-
cising any business, or shall be doing any act or
thing, or shall be in the occupation of any house
or place for any purpose for which license is made
necessary by the laws of Maryland, are hereby
warned to obtain a License or renew the same,
On or before the First day of May, 1887,
under the penalty prescribed by said laws for the
nfraction thereof.
Those interested are notified of the following
quirements of the License Laws:
TRADERS LICENSES.
The amount to be paid by traders for a license,
the amount of stock at the principal season of sale
to be given under oath,) is as follows:
If the applicants stock in trade does not ex-
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Public School Entertainm ent.-

Public School ainment.-Govans-
town public school, Prof. B. G. Reed, principal,
and Miss Mamie Feast and Miss Ella Harrison,
assistants, gave very interesting entertainment
on Thursday afternoon. The programme consisted
of readings vocal solos and duets and piano SOLOS;
Mr.. Thomas G. Bruff, county examiner, addressed
the school, congratulating the pupils ana urging
the natrons to manifest more interest in the school,
and complimenting the teachers in their efforts to
build up the school. Rev. II. G. Martin, the pop
ular pastor of Queenstown Presbyterian Church,
also made very pleasant address.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Drowned.-Owen Byrne, aged 16 years, son
of Mrs. Annie M. Byrne, and grandson of Mrs.
Litsinger, of Towsontown, was drowned on Mon
day last by the capszing of a small boat off Lo.
Gust Point Baltimore. The body was recovered
on Tuesday. Deceased was a nephew of Rev. W.
D. Litsinger, of the M. P. Church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Outbuildings Burned.-Burning brush was
the cause of the destruction by fire on Monday
morning of small barn, stable and courthouse
on the property of Mrs. Mary Kimberly, on Cold
Spring lane, near Evergreen Station, Maryland
Central railroad. The dwelling was saved through
the efforts of the fireman from Hampden. The
loss was about 5000 No insurance.